SALT - Income and Franchise Tax Senior Manager/Director

Grant Thornton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 172,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for an Income/Franchise Tax Senior Manager in New York. This role involves overseeing tax return preparations, managing client relationships, and leading professional development. Ideal candidates will have substantial tax consulting experience and a strong educational background in accounting. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with a team of professionals focused on client success.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting required.
• CPA or JD with active law license required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of Income/Franchise tax returns for multiple clients.
• Lead teams in resolving client problems.
• Conduct sales presentations for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Tax compliance

Tax consulting

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax management software

Job description

As the Income/Franchise Tax Senior Manager, you’ll oversee the preparation of Income/Franchise tax returns for your multiple clients– all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Income/Franchise Tax team and lead staff on various tax consulting and research matters, on all phases of project and engagement management, because together is how we succeed.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities
• Lead a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management, to gather information and perform tax services
• Lead team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in the preparation process
• Understand client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Senior Managers will oversee numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously
• Lead professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Business Development – lead sales presentations for both existing and prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
• CPA, JD with active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Senior Managers are required to manage various project tasks, at the same time
• Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
• Strong computer skills
• Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position in New York only is between $172,800 and $259,200.

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